Barefoot Hippie Momma

Mandy Palmer

"Unbeknownst to me as a maiden, middle age would approach so swiftly. How oblivious of myself when my own children grew so quickly? Im emboldened by the strength I've gained during this journey. Such inherent knowledge comes from experience, not always a wanted gift but one adorned with wisdom-the twine that binds it together, taut. I have lived through love, sorrow, hope, and fear, growing insightful and confident. With these encounters I have the seen the faces of life and death. I am often misconstrued as arrogant, yet its my self assurance that increases my faith in myself but in God first and foremost. This isn't an intentional menace to others. Though it seems time and again, it is. I no longer accept the responsibility of explanation to those who have no will of understanding. That too is a benevolence tied tightly with a bow of courage.
I may not yet have the appearance of a crone but the subtle minutes turn to days and days to years showing the fine lines of this passage."